PORTUGUESE SPEAKING ACCOUNTS MANAGER ONLINE HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our client a market leading online hotel reservation service is currently looking for an Portuguese speaking Account Manager Hotel in Johannesburg. As an Account Manager you are responsible for hotel account management initially. You support in the’s acquisition of new hotels in a specific area in South Africa. You create quantity and quality reports on results and performance for information support to the company. You provide hotels the (initial) training on how to use the system. You will assist the Supply Manager of the company on the improvement of hotel availability and supply in order to the company in meeting the demands of the visitors on the website. This fulltime position will be based in our Johannesburg office. Main Responsibilities: Visit the important hotels in South Africa area Support the company’s strategy for hotel availability and supply within South Africa Promote the company brand name and its online reservation services to hotels Responsible for area coverage Inform and liaise with hotels and advise on allotment, availability and supply Rate checks and competitor checks Liaison person for hotels to contact when they have questions Providing hotels with information and advice by mail and email, including follow-ups Follow up on cancellations and evaluations Accompany and train hotels on how to use the companies extranet and rates & availability system Support hotels with regards to system; Organize and coordinate Tourist Trade Fair visits to liaise with hotels Check statistics in the control room and follow up. You will also need to be versatile and adapt quickly to the latest guidelines from the company.